| 10 Days ~ Egypt
Tour
Pace
Relaxed and leisurely as you would expect with
our most upmarket Nile cruise. With three nights in central Cairo, and
overnight stops in Aswan and Luxor, you have the opportunity to fully
appreciate all the ancient tombs, museums, temples and monuments!
DAY 1 – TUE –
ARRIVE CAIRO
Welcome to Egypt - part
of the Holyland, furnished with ancient temples and tombs, and lavish
backdrop for many of history’s most enthralling tales. On arrival in
Cairo, you will be met and transferred to one of the best hotels in Cairo,
where your room will overlook the River Nile. Hotel: Conrad.
DAY 2 – WED
– CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast and a
detailed pre-tour briefing with your Tour Director, there is no better
introduction to Egypt than a visit to the Egyptian Museum! There are mind
boggling exhibits from all periods of Egyptian history, but it’s the
treasures recovered from Tutankhamun’s tomb that will take your breath
away. Then time to visit the famous Khan El Khalili bazaars to try your
bargaining skills. This evening attend a magical Sound & Light Show at
the world famous Pyramids, which literally illuminates the ancient history
of Giza! (Buffet
breakfast)
DAY 3 –THU –
CAIRO – ASWAN
A morning flight across
the Egyptian desert takes you to the exotic city of Aswan. There is the
option of joining an excursion by air to Abu Simbel to view the fabulous
temples carved out of the cliff side by Rameses II and later transported, in
an amazing feat of modern engineering, out of the rising waters of Lake
Nasser (see page 142 for details). Later, take a ride in a local sailing
boat, a felucca, around Kitchener Island, to see Aswan’s Botanical
Gardens. Stay on the banks of the Nile in one of Egypt’s most elegant
hotels, built in the 19th century by Thomas Cook. As night falls, you are
treated to high tea on the terrace of your hotel while enjoying the glowing
sunset. Hotel: Old Cataract. (Buffet
breakfast)
DAY 4 – FRI
– ASWAN – CRUISING
visit the Aswan High Dam and the granite quarries where many of Ancient
Egypt’s obelisks were made. See the unfinished obelisk still attached to
the granite bedrock, commissioned by Hatshepsut but abandoned due to a large
fault line. Take a motorboat across the Nile to the extraordinarily
preserved temple complex of Isis on the island of Philae before boarding one
of the most stylish and spacious boats in Egypt for your all-inclusive
cruise. Set sail for Kom Ombo to see the riverside temple, uniquely
dedicated to both the crocodile god, Sobek, and the falcon-headed Horus.
Continue cruising and dock overnight at Edfu.
Ship: MS Tower Prestige/MS La Boheme. (Buffet breakfast, Lunch,
dinner)
DAY 5 – SAT –
CRUISING
This morning you visit
the well preserved temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the Falcon God. Sit
back and relax with a cold soft drink, local beer, glass of wine or bottle
of water – all included on the cruise. Enjoy the ever-changing scenery as
you float downstream to Luxor. On arrival, take a horse & carriage ride
to visit the beautiful temple of Luxor. (Buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 6 – SUN –
CRUISING
Cross the Nile by
air-conditioned coach to the West Bank to see the huge Colossi of Memnon,
and visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, blending into the cliff face above.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the archeologist Carter unearthed
Tutankhamen’s secret tomb. Return to Luxor to visit the immense Karnak
temple, dedicated to the sun god Amom. Wander amid the avenues of sphinxes
and halls of gigantic columns – an unforgettable journey into the world
of Ancient Egypt. For your last night on board, don traditional attire for
a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party.
(Buffet breakfast, Lunch, Specialty Highlight dinner)
DAY 7 – MON
– LUXOR AT LEISURE
Disembark your cruise
boat this morning and check into your famous hotel. Originally built in 1886
to attract the nobility of Europe, it has been home to Howard Carter, Jane
Fonda, King Farouk as well as many other crown princes and princesses. Spend
the afternoon at leisure. A visit to the Luxor Museum is just one
suggestion. Hotel: Old Winter Palace. (Buffet
breakfast)
DAY 8 – TUE
– LUXOR – CAIRO
After breakfast, transfer
to the airport for your flight back to Cairo where you are at leisure.
Perhaps take an optional excursion to visit the Coptic Museums and hanging
church? Hotel: Conrad. (Buffet breakfast)
DAY 9 – WED
– CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
Your tour comes to an
exciting climax today with a tour of the riches of Giza. First drive to
Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser; the oldest pyramid in the
world, it dates from 2700 BC. Now enjoy a guided tour of Giza where you see
the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids with a highlight visit
inside one of these extraordinary creations! (Buffet breakfast)
DAY 10 – THU –
DEPART CAIRO
The tour ends with
transfers to Cairo Airport. (Buffet breakfast)
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